Houston (2-11) will have defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will serve as the interim head coach for the remaining three games of the season.

The Texans said they would wait until the end of the season to evaluate their coaching situation, but opted to make the move Friday. The advantage of that? Houston will conduct its coaching search immediately, which gives it a head start on the rest of the league.

Bob McNair is a respected owner, runs a good organization. Will be interesting to see who he hires. This is a very good job.

McNair said he didn’t want to divulge the identity of any candidates he will consider that are still coaching for NFL teams. One former head coach who hasn’t been on the sidelines this season, however, will be considered.

Asked specifically about Lovie Smith, McNair indicates he will be one of the guys considered.

One of Kubiak’s biggest failures this season was his mismanagement of the QB situation. Last night’s loss against the Jaguars perfectly depicted that, as he never seemed to be confident in either incumbent Matt Schaub, or Case Keenum.

Keenum went from the practice squad, to eventually becoming the starter.

Schaub implosion was biggest piece of Kubiak's downfall. He was supposedly a QB guru, having played and coached the position. Not so much.